KuPS vs Ilves Prediction: The game of the week in Finland Veikkausliiga

It will be the battle for the top spot in the Finland Veikkausliiga when top-placed KuPS welcome second-placed Ilves to the Väre Areena on Sunday. KuPS have the upper hand in the head-to-head stats, but can they win here? Below are previews, head-to-head stats, expert betting tips, and odds.

KuPS

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After defeating SJK 2-1 in one of their recent games, KuPS were held to a 2-2 draw in their last game against Haka. They were already 2-0 up in the first half of the game, with goals from Jaakko Oksanen and Taneli Hamalainen, but they couldn’t hold on to the lead. However, they have won 4 of their last 5 games at home. They sit first on the table with 38 points in 19 minutes, scoring 34 goals and conceding 20.

Ilves

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Ilves continued their unbeaten run with a 2-0 win over Mariehamn in their last game. Roope Riski put Ilves ahead in the 25th minute before Santeri Haarala extended the lead from the penalty spot 4 minutes into the second half. They remain unbeaten in their last 3 games but have only won one of their last 4 away games in all competitions. They sit second on the table with 35 points in 19 games, scoring 39 goals and conceding 23.

Head-to-Head Stats

Both sides have met 21 times since 2018. KuPS won 12, Ilves won 4, and 4 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended 2-1.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides have been having an incredible season so far. With this, it won’t be surprising to see both sides netting. However, KuPS will get at least a point out of this clash.

• KuPS Draw No Bet for 1.62 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.85 odds
• BTTS for 1.65 odds